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Britt Michelle,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Kaufman Heritage Conservation,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document providing a resource to help contractors renovate historic houses, while addressing issues such as building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort.
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Author(s)
Dallas Abbott
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
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Author(s)
Energy Saver
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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ENERGY STAR factsheet describing the HVAC Quality Installation Program
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
U.S. EPA
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Section 608 establishes EPA’s National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program designed to reduce emissions related to maintaining, servicing, repairing, and disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.
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Author(s)
Sullivan Greg P,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
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Author(s)
Bhandari Mahabir,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Wood Amber
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Expert meeting describing meeting details for key innovations for adding energy efficiency upgrades to maintenance projects.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Expert meeting describing meeting details for recommendations for applying water heaters in combination space and domestic water heating systems.
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Author(s)
McIlvaine Janet,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report presenting the process of a residential retrofit project for houses in the states of Florida and Alabama, including findings at the time of reporting and highlights of the first home to meet the target HERS Index of 70.
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Author(s)
Bohac Dave,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report describing a project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Williamson Jim,
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report on field monitoring of inverter-driven ASHPs in cold-climate homes.
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Author(s)
Stephenson R,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Southface Energy Institute,
SEI
Description
Report outlining the energy upgrade package implemented in Ft. Benning, GA, Indianhead Townhomes project and the findings of the Southface Energy Institute's post-renovation analysis.
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Author(s)
Spitler Jeffrey D,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
De Montfort University,
DMU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.
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Author(s)
Hughes Patrick J
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Del Bianco Marie,
Wood Amber
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report detailing field walk-through evaluations, energy simulations for projected savings with exterior insulation upgrades, building envelope energy improvement cost estimates, and installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment and data.
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Author(s)
Seth Masia
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Organization(s)
American Solar Energy Society,
ASES
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Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
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Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Author(s)
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
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Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
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Guide by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships on how to size heat pumps in a cold climate.
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Author(s)
Brennan Terry,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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Author(s)
Ecotope,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
Ecotope,
NEEA
Description
Report describing the significant potential for energy use reductions through heat pump water heaters, which have been a crucial part of Northwest power plans for decades and have recently achieved substantial savings with new integrated models and climate specifications.
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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Author(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Author(s)
LaMarche Janelle,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.
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Author(s)
Gifford Henry
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Organization(s)
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
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Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.
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Author(s)
Edward Louie,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet outlining the advantages of using heat pumps, which are an efficient way to heat and cool a home.
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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE
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Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
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Author(s)
Raymer Paul H,
Moyer Neil
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Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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Author(s)
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
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Organization(s)
SMACNA
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Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
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Author(s)
Jon Winkler,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Journal article detailing laboratory and simulation studies quantifying the impact that heat pump and air conditioner installation faults have on system capacity and efficiency.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSD
Description
Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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Author(s)
Widder Sarah H,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report describing the objective evaluation of space conditioning interactions between heat pump water heaters and home heating systems during winter 2016-2017, revealing a smaller than anticipated impact on space conditioning loads.
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Author(s)
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences & Family and Consumer Sciences
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Organization(s)
University of Georgia
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Webpage describing how to conserve heat or find alternative heat sources during a power outage to keep one room warm.
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Author(s)
BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
Description
Web article describing two options for sizing ductless minisplit heat pumps, including a free HVAC sizing tool.
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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan,
Rapport Ari,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,
WCHH,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report using a field test plan to evaluate the success of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at the community scale incorporating whole-house systems integrated measures package (SIMP).
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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
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News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
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Author(s)
Mantha Pallavi,
Zoeller William,
Shapiro Carl
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Project discussing buried or encapsulated ducts and their pros and cons.
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Author(s)
Bohac Dave,
Schoenbauer Ben,
Huelman Patrick H
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report describing the installation and operation of forced-air heating and domestic hot water combi systems in residential homes.
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Author(s)
Fitzgerald J,
Bohac Dave
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Organization(s)
Center for Energy and Environment,
CEE,
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Measure Guideline describing how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned spaces of low-rise residential buildings.
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Author(s)
Polly Benjamin,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report describing an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eight U.S. cities.